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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,143.36, 806,198.52 and 342,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,143.36, 806,198.52 and 342,485.44 is: 472,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,143.36 : 806,198.52 = 342,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,143.36/806,198.52 = 342,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,143.36x = 806,198.52 × 342,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,143.36x = 276,111,254,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,111,254,849.55/584,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,677.21

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